The Virginia Miniex and Margo St. Julian Simien Scholarship Reception

LAFAYETTE, La. - June 25, 2015 - PRLog -- The guest speaker, Dr. Rose Duhon-Sells, offered motivating and encouraging words and strategies for success to all in attendance.  The scholarship is sponsored by the law firm of Simien & Miniex.

Each year, the Miniex and Simien Families award scholarships to deserving graduates who demonstrate excellence in academia with a goal to further their education.  This award was established to honor the beliefs of Virginia Miniex and Margo St. Julian Simien that getting a good education is pivotal in a young person’s life and creates the foundation to prepare them for the future.  Additionally the committee presents a Legacy Award.  This award honors legacies of the name sakes of the scholarship who exemplify outstanding scholastic achievements.

The recipients recognized this year are, in no particular order, Russell Williams, a 3.47 GPA graduate of Opelousas High School who plans to attend the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and major in Architecture, Jandrenique Taylor, a 3.87 GPA graduate of West St. Mary High School, who plans to attend Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and major in International Trade/Business and Imani Harvin, a 3.11 GPA graduate of Northside High School who plans to attend the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and major in Early Childhood Education.  The 2015 Legacy Award recipient is Bobby Miniex, a 3.21 GPA graduate of Beau Chene High School, who plans to attend the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and major in Computer Engineering.